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What Causes Recurring Fever In Spite Of Medication?
sir since yest my five yr son is havng fever my doctor prescribed ibugic plus sos aftr gvng hm medicine he is hvng fever now wid some intervals like after 5hours then at the interval of 9 hours ,antibiotic is also been start mor n even...m unable to understand d cause of fever again n again pl help me ..
Wed, 3 May 2023
Hi,
Recurring fever despite medication can be a sign of an underlying infection or condition that is not being effectively treated. Certain causes of recurrent fever could be:
* Bacterial or viral infections: Certain infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and viral illnesses can cause recurrent fever. In some cases, the infection may not respond to the initial treatment, leading to recurrent fever.
* Autoimmune disorders: Conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders can cause recurrent fever.
* Medication side effects: In some cases, medication may cause a fever as a side effect. This could be due to an allergic reaction or an adverse reaction to the medication.
* Cancer: Certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma, can cause recurrent fever.
Follow up with your doctor if your child's fever persists or returns despite medication. Additional testing or a change in treatment may be necessary to identify and treat the underlying cause of the recurrent fever. In some cases, a referral to a specialist may be needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Recurring fever despite medication can be a sign of an underlying infection or condition that is not being effectively treated. Certain causes of recurrent fever could be:
* Bacterial or viral infections: Certain infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and viral illnesses can cause recurrent fever. In some cases, the infection may not respond to the initial treatment, leading to recurrent fever.
* Autoimmune disorders: Conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders can cause recurrent fever.
* Medication side effects: In some cases, medication may cause a fever as a side effect. This could be due to an allergic reaction or an adverse reaction to the medication.
* Cancer: Certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma, can cause recurrent fever.
Follow up with your doctor if your child's fever persists or returns despite medication. Additional testing or a change in treatment may be necessary to identify and treat the underlying cause of the recurrent fever. In some cases, a referral to a specialist may be needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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